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August 29, 2023 Add to library
Sudan Conflict: No Peace in Sight
This newsletter edition provides a brief update on the Sudan Conflict. It highlights the current situation in the country since fighting broke out between the rival forces in mid-April and also provides recommendations to resolve the conflict.
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Nigerian Senate Confirms President Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees
The Senate confirmation is part of the constitutional requirements to certify the competence and capacity of nominees prior to their appointment as ministers. While the process last week is commendable as all nominees were publicly screened, there are several public and policy concerns that should be addressed in future ministerial nomination and confirmation processes.
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Ruto Begins Talks with Opposition to End Incessant Protests in Kenya
After months of political tension and opposition protests over the cost of living, tax increases, and lack of electoral and constitutional reforms, last week Ruto accepted dialogue with the main opposition led by Veteran leader Raila Odinga. Throughout the six months of protest, which began in March 2023, over 20 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and the police across the country. Additionally, the protest has slowed down business and economic activity, especially in the informal sector. In one estimate, each day of the protest cost the economy US$21 million.
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Niger Coup: ECOWAS Rolls Out More Measures to Restore Democracy in Niger
In a previous edition, we discussed the latest military takeover in West Africa. It’s more than two weeks since the military led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani seized power from Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held hostage since the power grab. This action has been widely condemned by the international community, with sanctions imposed on the country by the regional bloc, the United States and France, among others. In this article, we looked at the sanctions that have been imposed on Niger since the coup.
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